EPA v. SHAWS DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Case summary

On August 25, 2020, EPA Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement with Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc. resolving alleged violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act in the handling of anhydrous ammonia at its grocery distribution warehouse (Distribution Center #32711) in Methuen, Massachusetts. Massachusetts is not delegated to implement this program. The penalty was calculated under a national expedited settlement program, which is intended to apply to relatively minor, easily correctable Risk Management Plan violations. The company's failures put the populations and environment surrounding the Facility at risk of serious harm from an accidental release. The company will pay a penalty of $11,400 and has certified that it has corrected the violations.

Defendants (1)

• Shaw's Supermarkets Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SHAWS DISTRIBUTION CENTER #8353

  100 DANTON DRIVE, METHUEN, MA, 01844

  Registry ID: 110025213221

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SHAWS DISTRIBUTION CENTERentered 2020-08-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $11,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-08-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-08-25Final Order Issued
• 2020-08-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-09-21Enforcement Action Data Entered